Source: Fortune
Summary
Palantir reported a strong second-quarter earnings, with revenue surging 93% year over year to $1.94 billion, beating analysts’ expectations. The company’s net income was $1.1 billion, or 41 cents per share, also ahead of estimates. The stock price surged 14% in after-hours trading. CEO Alex Karp attributed the success to the company’s approach of selling customized AI services to businesses, and noted that investors are finally recognizing the company’s value. Palantir also raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to between $8.150 billion and $8.158 billion.
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The numbers tell one story.
Palantir’s strong quarter was driven by bigger AI deals and booming U.S. demand, with 220 deals of at least $1 million in value, and 98 deals of at least $5 million. The company’s U.S. commercial revenue grew 149% year over year, and government revenue climbed 90%. CEO Alex Karp took jabs at unnamed Silicon Valley AI competitors, saying they “eat vegetables” and don’t support the U.S. military. The company’s stock price has been under pressure amid worries that businesses might replace services like Palantir with off-the-shelf AI models. Palantir has argued that its AI models are more effective and don’t steal customers’ private data.
The company’s success is a vindication of its approach, and investors are finally recognizing its value. As Karp said, “For the first time people believe us.”
Author: Evan Null
